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summer break...

so we are about 2 weeks into spring break - more like 1 1/2 but close enough:)

and honestly, it's been pretty fun! here's what we've been up to...

...princess learned to ride her bike with 2 wheels. mapboy decided his was too small and yes, it really is! he went around the block by himself for the first time - big step for this momma!

...swam at dear friends

...played with some other wonderful friends, us moms enjoyed coffee

...mapboy attended basketball camp where he sharpened some of his skills.

...hubby moved his office to the bedroom for some piece and quiet - it sure is quiet up here:)

...hubby picked up several more jobs - yippy!!

...visited with graduates at open houses. watched our niece graduate!

...spent a lot of time at the church getting vbs ready - the kiddos have been so good with that

...started summer chores around the house

...princess had her first piano lesson - and she can play 3 songs already! much better than her earlier versions!

...picked several buckets of strawberries and ready to pick more!

...had a few lazy mornings - love those!

...had a few fights among siblings over wanting to be alone and what things are fair - they really need to learn the true definition of fairness!

...enjoyed a little family hike and bird watching!

.......all and all -it's been good - real good!

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